Lunch

Welcome to my Lunch category, where you’ll find a delicious array of recipes perfect for your midday meal. Whether you’re looking for quick and easy options to enjoy during a busy workday, healthy and nutritious dishes to fuel your afternoon, or indulgent treats to savor on a leisurely weekend, we’ve got you covered. Our collection features a variety of flavors and ingredients, from light salads and hearty sandwiches to comforting soups. Dive in and discover new favorites and indulgent options that will make your lunch break the highlight of your day!

All Recipes | Foraged Ingredients | Lunch

A Spring Foraging Guide – Ramps, Morels, Fiddleheads, Violets and More
ByThe Sifted Field April 8, 2026May 14, 2026

Spring is moving fast and the foraging window is short. I just published a complete spring foraging guide covering everything I reach for this time of year in the Hudson Valley — ramps, morel mushrooms, fiddlehead ferns, wild violets, pea shoots and Japanese knotweed. For each one you’ll find what it tastes like, when to find it and links to all the recipes I’ve developed around it over the years. Bookmark it now before the season gets away from you.
Read the Spring Foraging Guide.

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All Recipes | Healthy Salads | Lunch

Fall Salad with Kale, Apple and Blue Cheese Crumbles
ByThe Sifted Field September 8, 2025April 10, 2026

Fall salad is really one of the best isn’t it? Full of apples, hearty kale, crumbled blue cheese and sugar coated nuts, nothing says slow down and enjoy the moment like this culinary concoction. Some restaurants add pepitas or dried cranberries, but I find a simple dressing of fig vinaigrette is the perfect topping for…

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All Recipes | Healthy Salads | Lunch | Sauces and Condiments

Fig Vinaigrette Recipe: in 3 Easy Steps
ByThe Sifted Field November 4, 2024April 11, 2026

Try recipe for fruity and savory fig vinaigrette. This salad dressing is the perfect condiment for a harvest salad with crunchy apples, sugared walnuts and salty, crumbled blue cheese. Click thru and make this healthy, winter salad this week!

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All Recipes | Healthy Salads | Lunch | Sauces and Condiments

Shrimp Salad with Blackberries, Prosciutto and Mixed Greens with Homemade Apricot Vinegar
ByThe Sifted Field June 21, 2024April 7, 2026

This shrimp salad with homemade apricot vinegar is a summer sensation. The blend of sweet, sour, and salty flavors, combined with juicy shrimp and crisp greens, makes for a satisfying meal. Easy to prep, with the option of homemade or store-bought apricot vinegar, this dish is a refreshing choice for a lazy summer evening.

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All Recipes | Lunch

Coconut Shrimp Sandwich with Pickled Vegetables
ByThe Sifted Field February 20, 2024April 7, 2026

Learn How to Make Coconut Shrimp Sandwich, Banh Mi Fusion Recipe with Pickled Vegetable. This sandwich has crisp pickled vegetables, coconut oil coated shrimp and creamy mayo. Homemade Daikon Radish Pickle infused with Lime and Basil adds depths of flavor to this crunchy, flavor filled take on a Asian Fusion Sandwich. Cooking the shrimp in…

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All Recipes | Lunch | Main Dishes | Seafood Mains

Basil Garlic Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Jalapeno Honey Sauce
ByThe Sifted Field August 6, 2022April 7, 2026

Head-on shrimp are quick to cook, deeply flavorful, and well suited to simple marinades. In this recipe, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, and lemon lightly coat the shrimp before they hit the grill, letting the natural sweetness of the shrimp stay front and center. This basil marinated BBQ shrimp is straightforward and unfussy—ideal for warm…

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Baking (Sweet and Savory) | All Recipes | Foraged Ingredients | Lunch | Ramps Wild Leeks

Green Foraged Ramp and Wild Mushroom White Pizza
ByThe Sifted Field January 17, 2022April 7, 2026

This white pizza is built on a base of homemade creamy ramp sauce, topped with wild mushrooms and fontina cheese, and baked until bubbly and golden. It’s a truly seasonal pizza — one that can only be made for a few short weeks in early spring when ramps are at their peak. If you’ve never…

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All Recipes | Lunch | Soups and Stews

Gluten Free Healthy Greens New England Clam Chowder
ByThe Sifted Field April 18, 2020April 7, 2026

This gluten-free, healthy greens, New England Clam Chowder recipe is loaded with vitamins thanks to the addition of powerhouse greens; cabbage and kale! Indulge yourself with this guilt free, whole30, low calorie, seafood soup recipe. This recipe calls for a healthy addition of kale and cabbage to the mix, adding nutrients, (and alleviating all of…

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